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Idaho State University’s Colden Baxter receives Jean’ne M. Shreeve NSF EPSCoR Research Excellence Award

December 7, 2018

POCATELLO ­– Colden Baxter, Idaho State University biological sciences professor, is the recipient of the 2018 Jean’ne M. Shreeve NSF EPSCoR Research Excellence Award.

Old piles of bones deposited by owls assist ISU Ph.D. student Amy Commendador's research on past climates of the Snake River Plain

December 5, 2018

POCATELLO – To understand changes in the Snake River Plain’s climate and ecosystem over thousands of years, Idaho State University biological sciences doctoral student Amy Commendador has been analyzing the contents of owl pellets using a sophisticated instrument called an isotope ratio mass spectrometer.

Idaho State University is using its research and proven technologies to aid wildfire efforts in California, across the West

December 3, 2018

POCATELLO – It is early December and wildfire season for Idaho State University’s Keith Weber, Director of the Idaho State University GIS Training and Research Center, is just now winding down – or is it? 

ISU Department of Community and Public Health students partner with ISU Bengal Pharmacy for prescription drug take-back event on Dec. 5

November 30, 2018

POCATELLO – To help combat the growing prescription drug abuse problem in our community, Idaho State University Department of Community and Public Health students are hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Wednesday, Dec. 5.

Hal Hellwig Nominated for Grant

November 29, 2018

Idaho State University Distinguished Faculty nominations sought

November 29, 2018

POCATELLO – Nominations are being sought for three of the annual awards for Idaho State University faculty members who will be honored with Distinguished Teacher, Service and Researcher awards at the 2019 ISU commencement exercises.

Idaho State University provost announces interim Graduate School dean, AVP for academic affairs

November 28, 2018

POCATELLO – Idaho State University Provost and Executive Vice President Laura Woodworth-Ney has announced that Karen Wilson Scott will be the interim dean of the Graduate School and Alan Frantz will be interim associate vice president of academic affairs.

ISU employees Sari Byerly and Luis Carrillo receive regional TRIO awards

November 27, 2018

POCATELLO – Two Idaho State University TRIO Access and Opportunity Programs employees were awarded distinguished TRIO awards during the 2018 Northwest Association of Educational Opportunity Programs conference that was held this fall in Eugene, Oregon.

Idaho State University A Season of Note presents Kurt Bestor Christmas Dec. 18

November 27, 2018

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s A Season of Note will present Kurt Bestor Christmas at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 18 in the ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.

Idaho State University Holiday Card winner is Tim Goodworth

November 26, 2018

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Holiday Card contest has come to a close, with Tim Goodworth as the first-place winner.